MCEC Podcast

MCEC Podcast


Latest Episodes

Purple Star Schools: The Gold Standard
November 19, 2024

The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school. Listen as Pete LuPiba, Founder of Purple Star Schools, discu

The Well-Being of Military Families: Examining the Research
November 05, 2024

Listen as Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth discusses the importance of conducting research of military and veteran families to improve their overall well-being. She discusses the Military Family Research Institutes Operation Military Experience, a nation

Special Education Advocacy for Military Families
October 15, 2024

Partners in PROMISE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the rights of military children in special education and disability communities to ensure they receive equal access to education. Listen as Dr. Jenna Kremkow and Carla Wyrsch dis

High Quality Connections
October 01, 2024

Dr. Kimberly Dickman discusses an epidemic of loneliness across the United States and the impact that it's having on mental health. She also shares the importance of developing meaningful connections, and how those connections influence our overall well-

Culture, Community, and Connection
September 24, 2024

September 15th through October 15th is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. Listen as Dr. Jessica Melndez-Carrillo, a lifelong educator, di

The Effects of Digital Media Use
September 17, 2024

Technology has had an incredible impact on how we live and work in the world today. Our access to videos, websites, and social media platforms are just at our fingertips. But does digital media usage affect our mental health? Listen as Dr. Justin Rowbe

Mental Health Care and Military Families
September 10, 2024

The topic of mental health continues to be a priority in our world today. Listen as Ashley Jensen discusses why our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are so important. She also shares how the Cohen Veterans Network is helping support our m

Caring for Our Educators
September 03, 2024

Dr. Patricia Jennings discusses the importance of supporting our educators mental health and well-being, especially those that work with our military-connected students. She introduces us to CARE for Teachers (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Edu

#LifeofaMilitaryKid – One Year Later
August 27, 2024

We were delighted to be able to sit down with Lucy a year after our first conversation. Listen as she discusses her recent PCS, how it feels to start all over again as the new kid, and how her love of music helps during those challenging times.This po

S2S: Helping Students Succeed
August 20, 2024

Student 2 Student is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service, and ease tran